Afsnee Ferry – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Deurle

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Afsnee Ferry – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Deurle

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Afsnee Ferry – Astene Lock and Drawbridge loop from Deurle

02:40

44.8km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 4.19 km for 47 m

After 11.1 km for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.34 km

Latemse Meersen

Nature Reserve

8.48 km

Noordelijke Leie

Lake

10.5 km

Footbridge to the Assels

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A bridge that gives access to the Assels from the Dijkweg along the Leie. There are no paved paths in the nature reserve and the roads are closed with portcullis, …

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11.0 km

Afsnee Ferry

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The ferry service's landing stage is located along Dijkweg in Afsnee, near the St. John the Baptist Church on the right bank.

Operating hours:

In May, June, July, August, and September, 7 days a week.

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13.2 km

Beelaertmeersen

Nature Reserve

19.7 km

Park on the River Leie in Sint-Martens-Latem

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Sint Martens Latem is a small village located on the Leie. The park is a wonderful place to rest in the grass.

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29.9 km

The Blue Gate

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In the Ooidonkdreef, a beautiful castle avenue with gnarled lime trees, you step under the Blauwe Poort. In the past the shutters were painted blue, now they are colored red …

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30.4 km

Entrance to Ooidonk Castle

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Visits are possible for a fee, please check the website for event dates.

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30.5 km

Ooidonk Castle

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The Renaissance castle Ooidonk, one of the pearls in the region, radiates pure class with its impressive towers and stepped gables. It is privately owned and not always open to …

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33.1 km